Iran Foreign Ministry: No Negotiations on Iran's Missile Program

¬ Iran Foreign Ministry: The U.S. Should Lift Sanctions on Iranian Oil Today

¬ Korean Media: Trump Administration Publicly Releases Final Peace MOU… "Free Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz Only for 60 Days"

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Baghai stated that Iran will not negotiate with the United States or any other country regarding its missile program.

Quoting Baghai, Iran Islamic Republic Broadcasting Corporation reported: "Our missiles are for launching, not for negotiation. We will not discuss our defensive capabilities in any (negotiation) process."

The diplomat made these remarks following the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between Iran and the United States to end hostilities. The MOU text does not list the missile program as an issue for future negotiations between Tehran and Washington, which will hold final talks aimed at resolving the Iranian nuclear issue and sanctions.

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bagae said the United States should lift sanctions on Iranian oil today.

Citing Bagae, Iran National Radio and Television reported: "Sanctions on Iranian oil today should be lifted, and this should remain so during the negotiation period."

Bagae announced this statement after the signing of the MOU with the United States. The MOU stipulates exemption from sanctions for exports of Iranian crude oil, petrochemical products, and their derivatives prior to the final removal of sanctions, ensuring all necessary services. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) released the full text.

The final agreement will resolve the Iranian nuclear issue and ultimately lead to the lifting of sanctions.

Source: sputniknews

Korean Media: Trump Administration Publicly Releases Final Peace MOU… "Free Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz Only for 60 Days"

On the 17th local time, the Donald Trump administration publicly released the full text of a 14-point final peace Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with Iran.

According to reports from outlets such as The New York Times (NYT), senior officials from the Trump administration announced the MOU via a telephone briefing, including provisions to cease military operations, initiate permanent negotiations to end the war, restore free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and prohibit Iran from possessing nuclear weapons. Previously, some media outlets like Bloomberg had obtained and reported on draft versions of the MOU, but this marks the first time the Trump administration has publicly released the finalized, negotiated text.

Article 1 of the MOU states: "The United States and Iran declare an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, and commit to refraining from threatening or using force against each other," adding, "the permanent end of war across all fronts, including Lebanon, will be confirmed in the final agreement."

Article 2 stipulates: "The two countries respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and refrain from interfering in each other’s internal affairs."

Article 3 sets a maximum of 60 days to complete negotiations and reach a compromise, with the possibility of extension through consultation. Articles 4 and 5 outline measures related to the Strait of Hormuz.

The MOU specifies: "Within the next 60 days, Iran shall make every effort to ensure bidirectional free passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz without charging fees, immediately restoring civilian shipping access." It also clearly states: "Iran shall complete the clearance of mines and other technical and military measures within 30 days; subsequent management and maritime service issues related to the strait must be coordinated with Oman and Gulf states."

Some analysts believe that the MOU only guarantees 60 days of free passage, which could later be used by Iran as justification for imposing tolls under the guise of managing maritime services.

NYT commented: "The core is [only free for 60 days]," adding, "this means the era of free passage will come to an end afterward—contradicting the principle articulated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that 'trade should return to pre-war levels.'"

The MOU also includes a plan for the United States and regional partners to jointly invest at least $300 billion (approximately 450 trillion KRW) to support Iran’s reconstruction and economic development. Iran’s demand for approximately $40 billion (around 600 trillion KRW) in war reparations was rejected by the U.S., but discussions are ongoing to establish a reconstruction development fund involving private enterprises from Middle Eastern Gulf nations and Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan.

Regarding the core contentious issue of Iran’s denuclearization, the MOU states: "Iran reaffirms it will not acquire or develop nuclear weapons." Additionally, Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium will be dealt with according to a mechanism agreed upon by both sides, with a minimum requirement being dilution on-site under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supervision.

In response, senior U.S. officials explained: "Iran agrees to dilute and destroy the minimum amount of enriched uranium stockpile," emphasizing that the principle is on-site dilution under IAEA oversight.

The U.S. decision allows Iran immediate access to frozen assets upon the MOU's implementation, along with the enforcement of sanctions exemptions for exports of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, and related derivatives. It is estimated that Iran’s frozen assets—including proceeds from crude oil sales—amount to around $100 billion (approximately 150 trillion KRW).

Regarding the MOU signing ceremony scheduled for September 19 in Switzerland, senior U.S. officials said: "It will serve as a crucial opportunity to anticipate the direction of future negotiations with Iran." They added: "Electronic signing has already been completed, but either party may withdraw before a legally binding final agreement is signed."

Source: Chosun Ilbo

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